Laura Lehmann

Laura Victoria Lehmann (born July 16, 1994) is a Filipino-German TV Host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Philippines 2017 and represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2017 pageant in China.

Laura Lehmann
Born
Laura Victoria Lehmann

(1994-07-16) July 16, 1994
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
EducationAteneo de Manila University
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
TitleMiss World Philippines 2017
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)

Early life

Lehmann graduated from Assumption College San Lorenzo during her grade school days then during high school she transferred to Beacon International School before graduating at the International School Manila. She also attended Occidental College before transferring to Ateneo de Manila University to finish her studies.[2]

She is a former member of the Philippines women's national softball team during her younger years[3] and was supposed to play for Ateneo before she decided to accept the scholarship offered to her by the Occidental College at the last minute.[4]

Career

Lehmann started of her career as a courtside reporter in the UAAP Season 77 and 78 for the Ateneo Blue Eagles.[5] She then went on to be a courstide reporter in the Shakey's V-League in 2015. In 2016, she became one of the hosts of the shows Upfront at the UAAP in ABS-CBN Sports and Action and Listed in Lifestyle.[6]

In 2018 Lehmann transferred and signed a management contract with GMA Network.

Pageantry

Binibining Pilipinas 2014

On March 30, 2014, Lehmann joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2014 pageant wherein she was hailed as 1st runner-up.[7]

Miss World Philippines 2017

On September 3, 2017, Lehmann joined and won the Miss World Philippines 2017 pageant wherein she succeeded Catriona Gray.[8]

Miss World 2017

Lehmann represented the Philippines at the Miss World 2017 pageant in Sanya, China, placed in the Top 40 and won Beauty With A Purpose.[9]

Personal life

Lehman is of German, Swiss, Spanish, and Filipino descent, and was raised by a single mother.[10]

Since 2014, Lehmann has been in a relationship with basketball player Von Pessumal.[11] In May 2020, they announced their engagement after being together for five years.[12]

She is currently taking up Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University.[13]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Source
2019 Elise Rita
The Annulment

References
  1. "Laura LEHMANN, Philippines 2017". Miss World. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  2. "Laura Lehmann: The new face in the crowd". The Guidon. September 11, 2014.
  3. "What drew Von Pessumal to girlfriend Laura Lehmann". ABS-CBN Sports. August 20, 2015.
  4. "This beauty queen is a team player". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 7, 2015.
  5. "Binibining Plipinas runner-up Laura Lehmann is the Neweset Ateneo courtside reporter in the UAAP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 11, 2014.
  6. "How then-pedia-aspirant Laura Lehmann fell in love with hosting". ABS-CBN Sports. January 9, 2017.
  7. "FULL LIST: Binibining Pilipinas 2014 winners". Rappler. March 31, 2014.
  8. "Former Ateneo courtside reporter Laura Lehmann crowned as Miss World Philippines 2017". ABS-CBN Sports. September 3, 2017.
  9. "Miss World 2017 journey ends for Laura Lehmann". ABS-CBN News. November 18, 2017. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  10. "Miss World Philippinen 2017 - Wer ist Laura Lehmann? - Philippinen Magazin". September 13, 2017.
  11. "Love blossoms for Pessumal and courtside reporter, but both keep eyes on goal". Spin.ph. October 20, 2015.
  12. "Laura Lehmann, Von Pessumal announce engagement". Rappler. May 11, 2020.
  13. "Get to know: Ateneo courtside reporter Laura Lehmann". ABS-CBN Sports. November 26, 2015.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Pia Wurtzbach		 Binibining Pilipinas
(1st Runner-up)
2014		 Succeeded by
Hannah Ruth Sison
Preceded by
Catriona Gray		 Miss World Philippines
2017		 Succeeded by
Katarina Rodriguez
Preceded by
Natasha Mannuela		 Beauty with a Purpose
2017		 Shrinkhala Khatiwada
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